billvon 3,031 #1 June 28, 2006 WHOOP! WHOOP! WARNING: SATIRE -------------------- In response to escalating costs in Jet-A, as well as the impact of continual rising costs of other supplies and overhead expenses, the World Freefall Convention is implementing a price increase effective July 1, 2006. They also announced that they will no longer publish several prices for various aircraft; they would instead publish only one price, the standard price. Joe Wilson, WFFC spokesman, said yesterday "For a long time, skydivers have had to calculate various discounts or adders, including staff discounts, specialty aircraft, video and high-altitude adders, figure out what that means in terms of price, and then compare that to the normal jump ticket price. We believe our jumpers will benefit from a more straightforward approach to pricing - moving from bothersome calculations to simply: 'this is the price.' Manifesters will always be available to tell them what the various prices actually are." "Part of our goal is to take the focus off of jump prices and put it on helping skydivers become better skydivers. Making sure jumpers are making the best sorts of jumps for their skill level and their progression in the sport is a whole lot more important than shaving a few dollars off jump tickets", said Wilson. "This simplified dollar-based approach to pricing is a step in the right direction." "The key thing is to call the manifester, and use that conversation to make sure that the jump you want to do is the best sort of jump for you. And then get the ticket price", he said. Jeff Sniggle, WFFC manifester, agreed. "It's part of our commitment to providing the best service to our customers. We want our jumpers to be knowledgeable about the jumps we offer and help people find the right sort of jump, not just sell jump tickets." ---------------------- WARNING: SATIRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #2 June 28, 2006 I've seen this someplace before, just can't remember where....... Another senior moment Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #3 June 28, 2006 That is awesome Bill, thanks. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #4 June 28, 2006 Slow day at the office, driving to vegas, at the office?Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #5 June 28, 2006 Isn't that the same thing PD said about raising their prices? We are raising our prices and it will be better for you, the skydiver . . . NickD BASE 194 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #6 June 28, 2006 You didn't miss the satire warning, did you, Nick? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #7 June 28, 2006 Escalating.. It really hasn't escalated that much the past few months. is this a ploy to extract more money from jumpers The past 6 weeks it has varied about 10 centshttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #8 June 28, 2006 Did you forget to duck when you heard the loud "WHOOOSH" go over your head? Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #9 June 28, 2006 Damn, did i miss the bait? was it tasty? .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,031 #10 June 29, 2006 >is this a ploy to extract more money from jumpers Not at all! It's a way to _help_ jumpers. Didn't you read it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #11 June 29, 2006 But they mention the fuel increase it has been between 10-20 cents the past few months. So why do they need to increase the lift tickets Also, what exactly are they doing to help the jumpers?http://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #12 June 29, 2006 QuoteBut they mention the fuel increase it has been between 10-20 cents the past few months. So why do they need to increase the lift tickets Also, what exactly are they doing to help the jumpers? If you take the time to read the article - manifest is going to be helping you with the decision on what jumps are better for you.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #13 June 29, 2006 QuoteQuoteBut they mention the fuel increase it has been between 10-20 cents the past few months. So why do they need to increase the lift tickets Also, what exactly are they doing to help the jumpers? If you take the time to read the article - manifest is going to be helping you with the decision on what jumps are better for you. Man thats good of them I think Skyfest will be better to doing that as they pay more attention to the jumpers needshttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #14 June 29, 2006 Maybe you should come back to the UK and let the BPA decide for you instead. It only costs about $200 a year. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #15 June 29, 2006 How do you spell satyrerehttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #16 June 29, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteBut they mention the fuel increase it has been between 10-20 cents the past few months. So why do they need to increase the lift tickets Also, what exactly are they doing to help the jumpers? If you take the time to read the article - manifest is going to be helping you with the decision on what jumps are better for you. Man thats good of them I think Skyfest will be better to doing that as they pay more attention to the jumpers needs As I understand it - J is working on just that - What should happen is that the jumper - or potential jumper, as he/she isn't actually jumping at the time) is to go to manifest and request an opinion on what would suit them best - Tube dive, Horny Gorilla, Mr. Bill Etc. So manifest can suggest things like "No Pull - Mr. Bill" or a "Low Pull contest" anything that will tax the experiance of the skydiver and promote education and learning.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #17 June 29, 2006 nothing says promoting education like you clint..Oh and experiance is spelled experience I know at my dropzone manifest deceides what jumps i do..video video video oh and you have another videohttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #18 June 29, 2006 And that one simple price is.... something that will simplify our skydiving experiences. That price is.... really easy to use. MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #19 June 29, 2006 QuoteDid you forget to duck when you heard the loud "WHOOOSH" go over your head? you'll have to forgive him... he's british. I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dolph 0 #20 June 29, 2006 Billvon owns the PD marketing people. |337! :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #21 June 29, 2006 QuoteBillvon owns the PD marketing people. |337! :D Really?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #22 June 29, 2006 >>You didn't miss the satire warning, did you, Nick?<< I sure did . . . The scary part was how believable it was. NickD BASE 194 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #23 June 29, 2006 Quote>>You didn't miss the satire warning, did you, Nick?<< I sure did . . . The scary part was how believable it was. NickD BASE 194 Which, once again, goes to prove that Billvon is a duck.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #24 June 29, 2006 Nice bill, nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #25 June 29, 2006 Hey Lee....you wanna' come to Aggieland....and do some video? Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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